Best Jared Bates Podcasts (2024)

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The Detroit Lions need a kicking competition 26:19

9m ago26:19

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The Lions held a full on scrimmage today during practice in Allen Park. Rough day for Jake Bates as we chronicle on today's show. The Rookie Kicker had his struggles, so what will GM Brad Holmes do? Also, the backup QB job is not anymore clear than it was yesterday. Jared Goff continues to be outstanding. We also have a cool O Line list and more. #…

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Football is Back and so it Big Bri 1:14:28

8h ago1:14:28

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This week the Ham Boys are back talking #NFL, #Brown, #Cavs, and #Guardians join us live in comments and give us that Like, Follow, Subscribe and Listen!!!!

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Levi continues to impress his Lions teammates 26:12

36m ago26:12

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The Levi Onwuzurike love-in continues to go on in Allen Park. Another solid day of practice and a a teammate even saying he could be a 20 million dollar a year player. We discuss. Also, Day 8 Observations from Training Camp, a new face in the Lions TV booth, and our Call of the Day. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn Linke…

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We fly with "The Bird" and talk some Detroit Lions 33:20

35m ago33:20

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We chat with CBS NFL play by play man Ian Eagle on today's show. Ian gives tremendous insight on the Lions and previews next week's Joint Practices with the Giants. Ian loves what Detroit is doing and sees them as a definite Super Bowl contender. Also, Riley Patterson will not be coming to the Lions. And Dan Campbell is a big Levi fan. #firstlisten…

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Will Riley come home to the Detroit Lions? 26:46

13m ago26:46

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Just who will Brad Holmes pick to push Jake Bates for competition at Kicker for camp? It is remarkable to think but yes, Riley Patterson is available once again! Waived by the Jags, could there be a threepeat for Riley in Detroit? Also, John Cominsky with a major knee injury. Day 6 Training Camp observations. And a Call of the Day. #firstlisten Sup…

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The Deck-troit Lions 26:35

24m ago26:35

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Taylor Decker has a brand new contract extension from the Lions. 3 years and 60 million dollars for the team's Left Tackle. Well deserved for a guy that really is the true Captain of this team. This leaves one more deal to get done: Alim McNeill. GM Brad Holmes said today on 97.1 FM The Ticket that it is "about time." Also, first day in pads, who s…

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The Badger grounded in Allen Park 26:33

30m ago26:33

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There will be a fresh Kicking competition with the Detroit Lions come tomorrow. Michael Badgley's season is over due to a torn hamstring, so that means Jake Bates has the job for right now. Lions will be working out other kickers and signing someone shortly. Badgley goes on IR and he is out for the season. Bates was a cult hero for the UFL's Michig…

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New wrinkle for the Detroit Lions Star RB 26:52

1h ago26:52

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It has already started at Training Camp. The Lions working in Jahmyr Gibbs at wide receiver a little bit. The kid showed flashes last year of stardom and now OC Ben Johnson has him running routes and working with the WR group in drills. Day 2 of Training Camp also featured a strong day from Jake Bates, Brian branch seeing some time at Safety, and D…

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Day 1 of Training Camp in the books for the Detroit Lions 26:27

16m ago26:27

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Dan Campbell had a simple message for his team as they opened Training Camp today in Allen Park: "We don't live off reputation, we live off work." Perfect. The Coach knows that teams will be gunning for the Lions in 2024. matt Dery talks about who was on the field today and who was not. Also, some surprising moves already in terms of the depth char…

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Some upgrades at the Detroit Lions facility on reporting day 27:00

9d ago27:00

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The Detroit Lions have renamed 222 Rod Wood Drive's facility, the Meijer Performance Center as the grocery chain has purchased the naming rights. Better news is that the team has had a roof on the stands in two different spots so that the fans will be shaded and less hot at the open practices. Also, USA Today predicts the Packers to win the NFC Nor…

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Detroit Lions coverage gets bolstered with a new start for Justin Rogers 30:06

11m ago30:06

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Justin Rogers has a new home. The longtime Detroit News beat writer has started up his own venture at www.DetroitFootball.net. You can subscribe to Justin to read his daily insights on the team and more. Justin joined Matt Dery today to discuss his departure from the News as well as what his Substack will look like. We also talk about the Lions and…

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The Detroit Lions Top 10 talent is right there with the best 26:12

12d ago26:12

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The votes are in and the Lions high end talent is near the top of the NFL. ESPN is done with their positional rankings and scouts and coaches say the Lions have SEVEN Top 10 players at their position. Only San Francisco has more with 9. Goff, ARSB, LaPorta, Ragnow, Sewell, Hutch, and Gibbs. We discuss. Also, DJ Reader made a top 30 list. Rookies re…

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July 18th 2024: We are back!!! 53:27

1h ago53:27

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Join us tonight as we bring in special guest The ManCave podcast as we talk about the #ClevelandGuardians and what to expect going forward after the #MLBAllstarGame and also talk #ClevelandBrowns as they start to get ready for training camp. Of course we will have our #Trivia brought to you by City Dogs Cleveland, #FattboyThursday talking about cam…

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What Detroit Lions storylines for Training Camp are most intriguing? 26:13

7m ago26:13

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We have a great chat today with Lions beat reporter from The Lions Wire, Jeff Risdon. jeff breaks down the camp battles, what he looks most forward to next week, Matthew Judon trade possibilities, and more. Jeff also has his thoughts on the rest of the NFC North. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you f…

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Branch has a shot to be a special Detroit Lion 26:22

42m ago26:22

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We have our list down to #1 of the Top 5 Detroit Lions who could become first time Pro Bowlers. No shocker that DB Brian Branch is at the top. The CB/S is arguably the most consistent player on this Lions defense and his 3 interceptions last year were impressive for a Rookie. Branch, McNeill, Decker, Reader, and Arnold are the list. We also dive in…

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Could the Detroit Lions make a call about Aiyuk? 28:15

39m ago28:15

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(Apologize for the audio issues) Great chat today with PFF's Dalton Wasserman on a variety of Detroit Lions topics. Brandon Aiyuk reportedly has asked the Niners to trade him. How realistic is it that the Lions would make a phone call to John Lynch? Also, what does Dalton think of the Lions roster, draft class, and chances to win the NFC? We also t…

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One of the big fellas in the middle makes the Detroit Lions possible Pro Bowlers list 26:55

26m ago26:55

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Alim McNeill is next on the list at #2 on our possible first time Detroit Lions Pro Bowlers. McNeill joins Arnold, Reader, and Decker as guys who can make that next step this year. He is entering year 4 and it is also a contract year for him. The DT has improved every season. Also, Calvin Johnson enters the Detroit Lions Ring of Honor this season. …

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Is it finally time for the Detroit Lions Captain to get his due? 26:37

1d ago26:37

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We hit on our #3 Lions player who could be a first time Pro Bowler today. Taylor Decker is on this list every year. He is a very good Left Tackle but can never seem to get the recognition. Could 2024 be the year he makes it? We discuss. Also, Geoff Schwartz questions Jared Goff and the Lions Super Bowl chances. And we have TWO Calls of the Day from…

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What is two weeks before Training Camp like for the Detroit Lions? 29:30

3d ago29:30

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We talk to former Lions TE and LS Bradford Banta about prepping for Training Camp. We are two weeks away from the start of the first full squad practice. What are players doing right now? What does Brad remember about prepping for camp? Plus, Jared Goff bashing returns, this time from Geoff Schwartz. We also discuss the best battles in camp. #first…

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The DJ has a chance to be a first time Detroit Lion Pro Bowler 26:06

4d ago26:06

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We made an error on yesterday's show. DJ Reader has never made a Pro Bowl in his career, snubbed in 2022. He has a shot this year and makes our list of the Top 5 Lions who could be first timers in 2024. Reader is at #4. A dominant at times DT who can really ball. Also, what is the Lions win total from PFF? Does it match what Vegas says? We also dis…

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What five Detroit Lions have a chance to be first time Pro Bowlers? We start the countdown 26:32

5d ago26:32

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It is our annual countdown from 5 to 1... Detroit Lions first time Pro Bowl list. Who might make it and who has the best chance to make it in 2024. We discuss #5 on today's show. Lions had 8 players that attended the game last year. Also, Mark Schlereth from The Stinkin Truth Podcast had a great take on the lions. You will hear that audio. In addit…

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July 3rd 2024: Mitchell Extends Contract 43:17

30d ago43:17

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Join the Ham Boys tonight as we talk Cavs and Guards before the 4th of July weekend.

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June 27th 2024: New Coach / Hot Team 1:11:01

1M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Join us this week as we talk...- #ClevelandGuardians baseball and how hot they are and what to expect going forward- #ClevelandCavs have a new head coach and what going on with Money Mitchell- #FattboyThursday and what is the best steak- #Top3 All time favorite pitchers- #Trivia brought to you by City Dogs Cleveland Our show is always brought to yo…

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Could the Detroit Lions add a vet at DE? 26:22

16d ago26:22

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Latest Albert Breer mailbag speculates that the Lions could kick the tires on a veteran edge. Matt goes over some names. Also, we chat with Locked on Vikings host Luke Braun. What is going on with JJ McCarthy? Is he redshirting? #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the …

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Ntando Mahlangu: Walking, running and leaping into the future 43:26

20d ago43:26

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Ntando Mahlangu was born with fibular hemimelia, a condition that meant his legs didn't develop fully below the knees. After spending his childhood in a wheelchair, he made the decision to undergo amputation aged 10. When he received his first set of prosthetic "blade" legs, his whole world changed - and four years later, he was on the podium at th…

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Stacy Dragila: Vaulting the barriers 42:22

25d ago42:22

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Men's pole vaulting has been part of the Olympics since the inaugural modern Games in 1896 - but there was no women's competition until more than a century later. When America's Stacy Dragila became the first woman to win gold in the event at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, it was the culmination of years of campaigning from athletes and coaches, who'…

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Jess Learmonth: The unexpected triathlete 46:04

1M ago46:04

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Jess Learmonth was a talented junior swimmer, but aged 15, she decided she'd had enough. Over the next few years, she and her partner worked in supermarkets, and travelled through Asia. When they returned home, Jess realised she wasn't done with sport yet - but she didn't expect that her desire to get back into shape would eventually lead her to th…

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John McFall: The first Paralympian in space? 50:18

17d ago50:18

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John McFall's life changed forever when, at the age of 19, he lost the lower part of his right leg in a motorcycle accident. His dream of joining the British Army was over - but sport gave him a way to find the challenges he'd been seeking. A little over eight years later, he sprinted to bronze at the Beijing Paralympics. Then he left the track beh…

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The Dan Campbell props keep coming in 26:51

17d ago26:51

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The accolades continue to roll in for Lions HC Dan Campbell. PFF has him near the top of one of their new lists today. Well deserved. We also discuss the Lions D Line and a surprising high ranking. We play not one but two CALLS of the DAY (www.speakpipe.com/derypodcastpage) and we discuss the Jared Goff MVP odds. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporti…

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What are the most intriguing battles at Detroit Lions Training Camp coming up? We discuss with Ryan Mathews. 25:55

1M ago25:55

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We check in with Pride of Detroit's Ryan Mathews about all things Lions Training Camp. What did he think of Detroit's offseason? What are the best battles in camp coning up? Ryan talks nickel cornerback, kicker, and 4th WR. We also get in to expectations, the NFC North, and more. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For p…

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A loss for the Detroit Lions reporting community and Zeitler's health questions 27:08

19d ago27:08

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The Detroit News is looking for a new Lions beat writer. Justin Rogers is leaving the newspaper shortly and we discuss how bad this is for Lions fans and followers. Justin has covered the team for the last 13 years and is really good at what he does. Also, how much of a concern is the Kevin Zeitler injury situation? The newly signed Pro Bowl Guard …

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June 20th 2024: Ham and Dudes 1:07:35

1M ago1:07:35

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This week the Ham Boys welcome in The Dude Network to talk about.. #Cavs still searching for a Coach#Browns mini camp is over and trip to WV#Guardians in a tough stretch #FattboyThursday and some BBQ#Top3 Summertime DrinksAnd don't forget out #Trivia brought to you by City Dogs Cleveland Our show is always brought to you by Lake Erie APA and City D…

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Packers and Lions Kicker Charades and the newest TV personality in town joins us 27:50

23d ago27:50

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The Detroit Lions release K James Turner and one day later, he lands with the Green Bay Packers. It will be interesting to see how the kicking games pan out for both Detroit and Green Bay before we get to September. Also, Matt asked a very strange Jared Goff question today at lunch and Rachel Hopmayer from CBS Detroit joins the show. Her first inte…

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Can the Detroit Lions become a Top 10 defense in 2024? 27:05

24d ago27:05

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We know the Lions improved their defense on paper, but can it translate on the field this season? Could they become a Top 10 defense? We look at the numbers and dissect where it is all going. Plus, an ESPN writer says the Lions graded as a "C" this offseason. Why? We want your voicemail submissions at www.speakpipe.com/derypodcastpage. And a quick …

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TPH 8: Cannabis Product Packaging w/ Matt Kovarsky, Jared Minsky, & Pat Caldwell 1:26:31

24d ago1:26:31

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It's the Season Finale of the premiere season of Talking Pot Heads, and so far, it's going great! We've established so much knowledge, talked with experts and researchers doing incredible things from across the cannabis industry, and shown the incredible breadth of knowledge a budtender should be trained on. It's been an incredible season! Let's wr…

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Is it possible the Detroit Lions jump in to the WR trade market? 26:19

25d ago26:19

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There are some unhappy veteran wide receivers at the top of their game looking to make more money. Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins are a couple that come to mind. Could the Lions make a deal to add one of them? Matt Dery discusses the idea on today's show. Also, the Lions make a roster move to add Jake Bates to the 90 man. Some details as well on Bat…

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Coming soon: On the Podium season 4 2:57

25d ago2:57

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Eliza Skinner and Ed Harry meet more amazing Olympic and Paralympic athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Games. New episodes from Thursday 27 June. Paralympic sprinter John McFall left athletics behind to become an orthopaedic surgeon - and is now setting his sights on outer space. Triathlete Jess Learmonth nearly abandoned her sporting dreams to work …

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The time has come. Jake Bates is now a member of the Detroit Lions 26:12

1M ago26:12

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The Lions have done it. UFL star kicker Jake Bates has, according to ESPN, agreed on a two year deal with the Detroit Lions. Bates, who is known for hitting 60 yarders with ease at Ford Field, will compete with Mike Badgley and James Turner for the kicking job. It is a job that is in flux every year for the Lions it seems. Bates was All-UFL after m…

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TPH 7: Choosing the right product w/ Tessa Datillo & Megan Mbengue 1:06:17

30d ago1:06:17

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Welcome back to another episode of Talking Pot Heads! This week, we chat with budtender Tessa Datillo and cannabis nurse Megan Mbengue about working with consumers. How do they help customers and patients find the cannabis products that are right for them? What questions guide the conversation, and how does this relationship-building help your role…

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June 13th 2024: Controversy? 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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This week the Ham Boys dive into...Browns Mini Camp StartingGuardians and All Star votingCavs still searching for a Head Coach#FattboyThursday and Banned from Hot DogsAnd then of course our Top 3 and Trivia brought to you by City Dogs Cleveland!Find us on all of our socials @HamIllegal and on @Network_216And our show is always brought to you by:Har…

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The secondary depth might leave someone on the sidelines for the Detroit Lions 26:17

2M ago26:17

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How good was Iffy Melifonwu at the end of last season? He played a huge role for the Lions in their run to an NFC North title and 2 playoff wins. But he might not get the playing time he saw a year ago. We discuss Brian branch and the organization's love for him and the possible shift to Safety. Also, how did the Lions fare in the PFF Guard ranking…

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One of the best to ever cover the Detroit Lions joins us 27:46

1M ago27:46

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Longtime Detroit Lions writer, Mike O'Hara, has retired from sports writing. He joins us on the show today to discuss his career, how the business has changed, the Detroit Lions, and much more. Mike covered the NFL and Boxing from the Detroit News and went on to be the lead columnist at DetroitLions.com. Mike was on the beat for 47 years! He shares…

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Will the Detroit Lions sign Bates and will the Chicago Bears make a push in the North? 24:45

2M ago24:45

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The Detroit Lions have reportedly met with All-UFL kicker Jake Bates. The pride of the Michigan panthers who connected on a handful of 60 yard field goals at Ford Field has spoken to the Lions according to the Detroit Free Press. Green Bay also has some reported interest in Bates. Also, Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox joins Matt Dery to talk about C…

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Sewell not ranked at the top for Tackles? 26:07

1M ago26:07

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PFF might be giving Penei Sewell of the Detroit Lions a slight by not ranking him at the top of their best tackles list. He did not even land at 2 either. We discuss. Furthermore, the latest Vegas Odds are out for the Super Bowl winner. Where do the Lions rank? We also discuss the Lions newest Linebacker signing and are the NBA Finals boring so far…

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When will D.J. Reader be ready for the Detroit Lions? 26:52

1M ago26:52

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How big of a concern is the quad injury to D.J. Reader? The lions biggest pickup this offseason is recovering from a torn quad and surgery, and there is a chance that he is not ready for training camp according to Dan Campbell. Could he miss the opener? Also not out of the realm of possibility. Reader is a huge asset for this defense and we discuss…

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0:12 / 1:01:30 June 6th 2024: Browns Extentions 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

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Tonight we are joined by APJ from the Vocie of the Land Podcast and BIGPLAY network to talk #ClevelandBrowns extentions of Coach and GM. #ClevelandGuardians still staying hot and a top of the MLB. Of course we will have #FattboyThursday, #Trivia, and #Top3.Find us on all of our socials @HamIllegal and on @Network_216And our show is always brought t…

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Detroit Lions Kicking Competition heats up 26:30

2M ago26:30

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Could rookie James Turner supplant Michael Badgley as the Lions kicker in 2024? This would not be a surprise as the Money Badger has been replaced here before. Turner won the head to head contest and camp yesterday and continues to impress. We discuss what that means for the Lions. Also, the cornerback room had a good day, Lions are VERY watchable …

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Daily signs of improvement shown by the Detroit Lions 28:21

2M ago28:21

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The great Nolan Bianchi from the Detroit News is our guest today on the show. Nolan was in Allen Park at mandatory Minicamp today and shares his observations with us. How much better is this roster from 2023? What players on defense and in the secondary stand out? We also talk about the 4th WR and Super Bowl expectations with Nolan. #firstlisten Su…

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TPH 6: Certificates of Analysis & Pesticides w/ Elly Englehart 1:22:03

1M ago1:22:03

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Welcome back to another episode of Talking Pot Heads! This week, Elly Englehart, the scientific director of CP Labs in Ohio, walks us through Certificates of Analysis, pesticides, and what we don't want in our weed. A convo about COAs, you say? Yawn, dude - who cares??? If you smoke weed, you surely should, buddy! Plus some gems are dropped through…

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The Secondary stepping up at Detroit Lions Minicamp 26:47

1M ago26:47

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Some great storylines from Day 1 of Detroit Lions minicamp today. A rough day for the QB's, the secondary really making plays, including Brandon Joseph, and Jack Campbell starring. We also discuss one of the worst takes ever in regards to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Ringer NFL Show podcast has a host who does not think ARSB is a top 15 receiver in the N…

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